Custom Gauge Cluster?
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Custom Gauge Cluster?
Is there a place online that has Pre-cut dash pieces that will replace the cluters set and let you fit Autometer Gauges? or other Aftermarket one's?
reason i ask is i will be doing a 350 swap here soon and wanted to redo the dash..
Engine and trans will be up for Grabs soon as well
reason i ask is i will be doing a 350 swap here soon and wanted to redo the dash..
Engine and trans will be up for Grabs soon as well
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If you're going full custom, I'd use Speedhut gauges over Autometer.
Many of the 2nd gen swappers keep the stock cluster but replace the mechanical speedo with an electronic one from an Acura (which is apparently a very easy swap).
In that case, Digital Dakota boxes are used for both the speedo and tach to get proper readings.
One of the best swaps I've seen used the gauge cluster from the donor Camaro- he did some very nice plastic work to meld the stock bezel to the new gauges.
No matter what, the fuel level gauge is going to be the tough one...Mazda is backasswards from most other cars and almost anything but stock is difficult to get right.
Many of the 2nd gen swappers keep the stock cluster but replace the mechanical speedo with an electronic one from an Acura (which is apparently a very easy swap).
In that case, Digital Dakota boxes are used for both the speedo and tach to get proper readings.
One of the best swaps I've seen used the gauge cluster from the donor Camaro- he did some very nice plastic work to meld the stock bezel to the new gauges.
No matter what, the fuel level gauge is going to be the tough one...Mazda is backasswards from most other cars and almost anything but stock is difficult to get right.
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this is the thread that got me thinking speedhut gauges for the winter
I like the stock look but always wanted something better, and to get rid of the smaller gauges in my car, gps speedo is really cool, especially for the t56 swap guys
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/cluster-issues-my-solution-speedhut-gauges-retro-fit-959423/
I like the stock look but always wanted something better, and to get rid of the smaller gauges in my car, gps speedo is really cool, especially for the t56 swap guys
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/cluster-issues-my-solution-speedhut-gauges-retro-fit-959423/
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no i just lack the means of getting a proper Measurement.
not getting any tonight or something? no need to act like that for a simple Question
not getting any tonight or something? no need to act like that for a simple Question
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most smaller gauges are 52mm or you can get them as small as 45mm which is about as good as it gets for the fuel, oil and temp gauges. the tach is 112mm and the speedo is 94mm.
want me to convert that into inches for you?
by the way, most people make their own blank, cut it to whatever size they need and put whatever gauges they want into that. the question is also pretty vague. maybe you want a CAD drawing of the exact opening size so you can fit as many gauges as possible?
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Congrats on being a world leading ******* i don't need your ****, Thanks for the help
how anyone can work with a dick like you is WAAAAY beyond me. Im out
how anyone can work with a dick like you is WAAAAY beyond me. Im out